Old Town Brewing Releases Warp Speed, Coffee Pale in Bottles

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Portland, Ore. – (January 12, 2016) Old Town Brewing® (OTB®), a locally owned and operated Portland brewery, announced today that it will release its newest bottled beer, Warp Speed, a unique coffee pale ale, this week.

In a marriage that’s fundamentally Portland, this combination of coffee and beer makes for a robust and refreshing coffee blend. Warp Speed gets its flavor from being aged on whole coffee beans for a slow, cold extraction keeping the delicate nuances of a cold pressed coffee, instead of the typical method of blending beer with a concentrated coffee, which tends to leave a suppressed coffee aroma and flavor. Warp Speed’s rich coffee character mixed with the malt and hops make it an aggressive and surprisingly refined draft.

Warp Speed is 5 percent ABV, 25 IBU and O.G. of 12.3 – the brewers at Old Town recommend enjoying this buzz-worthy blend at 45 degrees Fahrenheit, paired with a spicy Cajun dish, slow roasted brisket or dark chocolate. Take this beer fireside, enjoy it on the snowy mountains, or swap it for your morning coffee on Saturday. 

To celebrate the brewery’s second installment in its seasonal bottle series, and third available bottled beer, Warp Speed will be released at several tasting events across Portland, including:

• North 45 – Brew Hog, Thursday, January 14, 2016, 6-9p.m.
• Civic Taproom & Bottle Shop, Friday, January 15, 2016, 6-9p.m.
• Hollywood Beverage, Saturday, January 16, 2016, 4-6p.m.

Beginning this week, bottles of Warp Speed will be available at several retail stores and bottle shops, including most Whole Foods, and New Seasons locations.

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“We like to keep true to our hometown, and what better way to play with the flavors of Portland then making a coffee beer,” said owner of Old Town Brewing, Adam Milne. “When we considered making a coffee beer, we wanted to do something that would surprise people, instead of brewing a coffee stout or other heavier, richer styles. We’re couldn’t be happier with where we landed – the approachability of the pale mixed with the clean coffee flavors make this a beer we thinking everyone will love.”

Old Town Brewing began bottling its award winning beers in April of 2015, and is now available in retail, bottle shop, and tap house locations across Portland and Southwest Washington. It’s bottled brews include gold-winning Shanghai’d IPA, and silver medalist, the Sun Dazed Kölsch. 

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About Old Town Brewing Co.

Old Town Brewing (OTB) opened in northeast Portland, Ore., in 2011 with an emphasis on crafting its beer to reflect the spirit, values, history and personality of Portland and the Northwest. OTB is the first brewery in the country to deliver beer and pizza by bike straight to consumers, rain or shine. Reclaimed materials were extensively incorporated into the design of the LEED Gold brewery, evoking an atmosphere of Northwest authenticity and sustainability.

Owner Adam Milne opened OTB to complement his Old Town Pizza® location in Portland’s historic Old Town neighborhood. A devoted Old Town Pizza customer since celebrating his ninth birthday at the restaurant, Milne purchased Old Town Pizza from the original owners, the Accuardi family, in 2003. For more information visit www.otbrewing.com and www.oldtownpizza.com.

Old Town Brewing Awards

• GABF 2015, Gold, Shanghai’d IPA, English-style IPA category
• GABF 2014, Silver, Sun Dazed, German-Style Kölsch category
• GABF 2013, Gold, Cents and Sensibility, Fresh Hop category
• World Beer Cup 2014, Silver, I’d Like to Buy the World a Kölsch, German-Style Kölsch category
• World Beer Cup 2014, Bronze, Paulie’s Not Irish Red, Irish Style Red Ale category

Old Town Brewing Co. Wins Gold Medal at the Great American Beer Festival®

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GABF Gold medal for Shanghai’d IPA is among the most coveted awards in the brewing industry

   

Portland, Ore. Sept. 26, 2015 — Old Town Brewing ® (OTB®), claimed a gold medal at the 2015 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) competition. Presented by the Brewers Association, GABF is the largest national beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States. The top three winners in the competition’s 90 beer-style categories were announced September 26 at the Great American Beer Festival awards ceremony held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. 

“This has been an incredible year for Old Town, from debuting in bottles, to our offbeat, noteworthy mushroom ale, this award is an amazing culmination of all our hard work, and we’re incredibly honored,” said Adam Milne, owner of Old Town Brewing Co. “We are thrilled to be a part of GABF, representing the Oregon brew scene and celebrating with our industry colleagues, and couldn't be more pleased with our success at this year’s festival.”

OTB was recognized in the English-Style India Pale Ale category for its Shanghai’d IPA. A nod to Old Town’s most storied history, this is a medium-bodied IPA with grapefruit, resinous and piney hop aroma and flavors balanced by a touch of malt sweetness. OTB is a 7-barrel brewpub located in Portland, Ore. whose high-quality, craft beer is inspired by Pacific Northwest’s unique ingredients, spirit and culture. A reflection of its surroundings, OTB creates a fundamentally Portland beer drinking experience for its consumers.  The brewery began selling its award winning beers in bottles across Oregon in 2015, making its exceptional brews available to even more of Oregon’s craft beer enthusiasts.

The 2015 GABF competition winners were selected by an international panel of 222 expert judges from the record number of over 6,700 entries, plus 89 Pro-Am entries, received from 1,309 U.S. breweries.

“Once again the Great American Beer Festival brings the best of the best together in one place,” said Chris Swersey, competition manager. “At a time when American brewers offer so much variety, it’s a true honor to be recognized as one of the finest. Our greatest gratitude to the winners and all entrants whose innovative and outstanding beers help make this such an esteemed competition.”

For more GABF competition information, including the 2015 winners list and photos, visit GreatAmericanBeerFestival.com.

About Old Town Brewing Co.

Old Town Brewing (OTB) opened in northeast Portland, Ore., in 2011 with an emphasis on crafting its beer to reflect the spirit, values, history and personality of Portland and the Northwest. OTB is the first brewery in the country to deliver beer and pizza by bike straight to consumers, rain or shine. Reclaimed materials were extensively incorporated into the design of the LEED Gold brewery, evoking an atmosphere of Northwest authenticity and sustainability.

Owner Adam Milne opened OTB to complement his Old Town Pizza® location in Portland’s historic Old Town neighborhood. A devoted Old Town Pizza customer since celebrating his ninth birthday at the restaurant, Milne purchased Old Town Pizza from the original owners, the Accuardi family, in 2003. For more information visit www.otbrewing.com and www.oldtownpizza.com.

Old Town Brewing Releasing 22oz Bottles of Shanghai'd IPA and Sun Dazed Kölsch

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Portland Brewery Expands Offerings to Oregon and Washington Beer Drinkers with Newly Released Bottles

Portland, Ore. – (June 2, 2015) Old Town Brewing ® (OTB®), a locally owned and operated Portland brewery, announced today that bottles of its award winning beer will be available at retail locations across Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington, with hopes of expanding throughout the Pacific Northwest.

OTB’s Shanghai’d IPA ® and two-time award winning Sun Dazed Kölsch™ will be sold in 22 ounce glass bottles, available around the city as of June 3.  The Shanghai’d IPA, a nod to Old Town’s most storied history, is a medium-bodied IPA with grapefruit, resinous and piney hop aroma and flavors balanced by a touch of malt sweetness. The Sun Dazed Kölsch is the perfect sessionable beer for a hot summer day with its crisp, clean but delicate fruity aroma and flavor; this beers pairs perfectly with sun and fun.

To usher its new bottles into the craft brew community, OTB will be visiting some of Portland’s favorite bottle shops, hosting tasting sessions, giving attendees the chance to meet the brewery team, offering free giveaways and providing bottles available for purchase.

Old Town Brewing Bottle Release Events

·         June 3, Belmont Station, 4500 SE Stark street, 5-7 p.m.

·         June 6, New Seasons, 3445 N Williams Ave

            From 11a.m. to 5p.m New Seasons will be featuring hourly giveaways, food pairings, 

        tasting stations and more

·         June 10, Saraveza, 1004 N Killingsworth Street, 6-9 p.m.

“Our beer reflects the personality of this incredible city and the people in it,” said Adam Milne, owner of Old Town Brewing. “We could not be more excited for our beer to be in the hands of the people whom inspired it, and to share our beers with enthusiasts across the region. It’s a huge moment for our whole team, to see our bottles on the shelves next to the breweries we admire, and truly marks a huge milestone for us – I’m so proud.”

Local flair is not limited to the Shanghai’d IPA and Sun Dazed Kölsch. OTB embodies the quirks of Portland and its people in every batch of beer they brew, creating a unique beer drinking experience built on a foundation of inspiration drawn from Portland’s culture.

A continuation of creating a beer drinking experience that is intrinsically Portland, The OTB team will be celebrating all summer long, popping up around the city to spread beer and cheer to the community.

Follow the OTB crew all summer using the #prayforsun.

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 About Old Town Brewing Co.

Old Town Brewing (OTB) opened in northeast Portland, Ore., in 2011 with an emphasis on crafting its beer to reflect the spirit, values, history and personality of Portland and the Northwest. OTB is the first brewery in the country to deliver beer and pizza by bike straight to consumers, rain or shine. Reclaimed materials were extensively incorporated into the design of the LEED Gold brewery, evoking an atmosphere of Northwest authenticity and sustainability.

Owner Adam Milne opened OTB to complement his Old Town Pizza® location in Portland’s historic Old Town neighborhood. A devoted Old Town Pizza customer since celebrating his ninth birthday at the restaurant, Milne purchased Old Town Pizza from the original owners, the Accuardi family, in 2003. For more information visit www.otbrewing.com and www.oldtownpizza.com.
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Old Town Brewing and Maletis Beverage Partner to Expand Brewery Operation

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Award Winning Portland Brewery Signs with Oregon Distributor and Plans for Growth

Portland, Ore. – (April 22, 2015) Old Town Brewing ® (OTB®), a locally owned and operated Portland brewery, announced today its partnership with Oregon distributor, Maletis Beverage. Joining the well-known distributors roster will bring OTB’s award winning beers to bars, restaurants and retail locations throughout the Portland market starting in May. In anticipation of increased demand, the brewery is expanding its operations to include five additional 15 BBL fermenters and three 21 BBL brite tanks, more than doubling the brewery’s production ability.

“Joining forces with a respected distributor like Maletis Beverage is an incredible opportunity for us to share Old Town® beers across the region, and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” said Adam Milne, owner of Old Town Brewing. “This is a real turning point for our brewery, and we’re excited to see what the future will bring.” 

Owner Adam Milne, Old Town Brewing Co

While self-distributing, OTB focused its efforts on perfecting sessionable, craft beer that reflects the unique city of Portland and its people. This labor of love brought the brewery an unprecedented four national and international awards since they began brewing in late 2011 - two from the Great American Beer Festival (GABF) ® and two from the World Beer Cup®.

“Maletis is excited to add Old Town Brewing to our craft beer offerings,” said Rob Maletis, owner of Maletis Beverage. “OTB has a unique history within the Portland beer market and the team is well known and respected in the local and national craft beer community. We’re looking forward to supporting the brewery’s continued growth across the Pacific Northwest.”

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When owner Adam Milne decided to transform what was Old Town’s second location into a brewery in 2011, his vision was to create a different beer drinking experience for Portland’s enthusiastic craft beer community, one that encompassed the city’s unconventional flare and cultured history. OTB’s use of locally sourced ingredients and flavors and delivery of craft beer by bike perfectly captures the spirit of Portland.

"Old town is a reflection of its surroundings,” Milne added. "We live in a community fueled by the energy of the most creative and adventurous people, and we try to capture that energy into every beer we brew."

About Old Town Brewing Co.

Old Town Brewing (OTB) opened in northeast Portland, Ore., in 2011 with an emphasis on crafting its beer to reflect the spirit, values, history and personality of Portland and the Northwest. OTB is the first brewery in the country to deliver beer and pizza by bike straight to consumers, rain or shine. Reclaimed materials were extensively incorporated into the design of the LEED Gold brewery, evoking an atmosphere of Northwest authenticity and sustainability.

Owner Adam Milne opened OTB to complement his Old Town Pizza® location in Portland’s historic Old Town neighborhood. A devoted Old Town Pizza customer since celebrating his ninth birthday at the restaurant, Milne purchased Old Town Pizza from the original owners, the Accuardi family, in 2003. For more information visit www.otbrewing.com and www.oldtownpizza.com. 

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OId Town Brewing Awards to date:

• GABF 2014, Silver, Sun Dazed, German-Style Kölsch category
• GABF 2013, Gold, Cents and Sensibility, Fresh Hop category
• World Beer Cup 2014, Sun Dazed, German-Style Kölsch category
• World Beer Cup 2014, Bronze, Paulie’s Not Irish Red, Irish Style Red Ale category

About Maletis Beverage

Maletis Beverage is a fourth generation family owned and operated beverage distributorship servicing the greater Portland and Southwest Washington area. The company was recently honored with the Craft Beer Distributor Recognition Award by the Brewers Association, which recognizes beer distributors that go above and beyond to market, promote and sell craft beer. Founded in 1935, Maletis Beverage is proudly celebrating its 80th anniversary.